Alpha Zeta initiates new members

The Oklahoma State University chapter of Alpha Zeta initiated 38 new members on Nov. 17. The organization is an honorary society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields.

The 37 men and women initiated into the Oklahoma Chapter of Alpha Zeta gather with chapter advisors Cynda Clary and Gretchen Mafi at their 2016 initiation ceremony on the Oklahoma State University campus, Nov. 17.

The Oklahoma State University chapter of Alpha Zeta initiated 38 new members on Nov. 17. The organization is an honorary society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields.

The OSU chapter in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources was established in 1916 and recognizes students who excel in academics, as well as embody the organization’s mission of scholarship, leadership, integrity and service.

“Membership in Alpha Zeta honors and recognizes a student’s commitment to both academic excellence and service to others,” said Cynda Clary, Alpha Zeta co-advisor and CASNR associate dean of academic programs. “It is a privilege to work with Alpha Zeta members as they strive to make a positive difference at OSU and in their communities.”

To be invited to join Alpha Zeta, candidates must meet minimum GPA requirements and be an undergraduate student in CASNR. Candidates attend regular meetings and participate in community service projects throughout the year. This year’s new members will have the unique opportunity to organize and attend the 2017 National Agricultural Leadership Conference (NALC) and Conclave, hosted by the Oklahoma Alpha Zeta Chapter on the OSU campus March 9-11.

Founded in 1897, Alpha Zeta is the first and oldest collegiate honorary society for agriculture. The organization has more than 115,000 alumni and more than 3,000 student members at 74 universities.